On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:54:19 -0500, "Olin Lathrop" said:

> > - Be a smart and courteous adult
> 
> That's pretty much content free.

This is supposed to be an inspiring document, it needed to start that
way :)

In all seriousness, nobody is perfect, but that doesn't excuse one from
striving to improve in all three of the mentioned areas.
 
> > - Consider reading http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> > - Go easy on newbies and non-native speakers
> 
> For two completely different reasons and in different dimensions, I hope.

The first line is for the person with the question. The second line is
for the person who gives the answer.

It sets up a protocol where the quality of information goes up and the
level of friction goes down.

We made a document that asks something from everybody. If it bears fruit
it will be worth it.

Cheerful regards,

Bob

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